Job Specification
SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANT
DEFINITION:
Under direction, performs paraprofessional work involved in
the operations of a social service program; gathers and
records significant social, financial, and pertinent information
about their clients and/or implements selected aspects of the
program; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.
04634 - Bilingual in Spanish and English
SPECIAL SKILL
Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate
in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Interviews clients and gathers necessary information.
Gathers financial and/or medical information from client
or relatives.
Performs supportive social services for clients and establishes
rapport and proper communication with them.
Makes field visits to investigate and gather information on
clients' situations necessary to determine plan of service.
Aids in projects and surveys for the agency and gathers
other routine data as needed.
Informs superiors of unusual situations or conditions.
Organizes groups and activities for social, recreation, and
education purposes.
Observes clients' behavior and participates during group
social therapy and activity sessions.
Aids the family and client in resolving problems.
Conducts various activities with program participants.
Contacts and maintains cooperative relationships with
other social agencies in the community.
Aids in maintaining records and files.
Accompanies clients to other agencies and institutions.
Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Satisfactory completion of at least sixty (60) semester hour
credits at an accredited college or university.
NOTE: Applicants who do not meet the education requirement
may substitute experience in a social service, health, or community
agency or in social work having responsibility for gathering
social information from clients, determining their needs, and
planning and/or implementing plans geared to the individual needs
on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits
being equal to one (1) year of experience.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of sociological and psychological principles and
theories.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
Knowledge of individual and community health problems.
Knowledge of the objective and activities of social agencies.
Knowledge of the keeping of records and files.
Knowledge of problems encountered, purpose, and practices
of social agencies.
Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret rules, regulations,
policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, families,
individuals, and social organizations.
Ability to collect and make correct appraisals of factual
information and social relationships of individuals and families.
Ability to learn quickly the significant facts in an individual
or family situation and to weigh and evaluate such facts.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
reports.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate
in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 04623 | | L | C | | N/A | 12 | | - | 04634 | Bilingual In Spanish And English | L | C | | N/A | 12 | | - | This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
10/08/1997 |
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